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Coi Leray put an edgy twist on a preppy-chic ensemble for Alexander Wang’s “Fortune City” pre-fall and fall 2022 runway show in Los Angeles’ Chinatown on Tuesday night. The “No More Parties” hitmaker turned a sparkling blue silk pajama skirt into a shirt dress.

The short number was streamlined with sequins and included a structured collar, plunging V-neckline and risky side slits. To amp up the glam factor, the chart topping musician blinged out her look with stud earrings, a diamond choker necklace, chunky rings and ankle bracelets.

In true fashion form, she included more statement accessories — a diamond encrusted teddy bear and a layered chain belt that was clipped on the side of her undergarments. Leray swapped her usual signature knotless braids for two high ponytails and rounded things out with neutral makeup and a glossy pout.

Alexander Wang has returned to the runway after facing sexual misconduct accusations last year.

The fashion designer presented his “Fortune City” show in the Chinatown area of Los Angeles Tuesday night.

Well-known models such as Alessandra Ambrósio, Candice Swanepoel and Adriana Lima sported looks from Wang’s 50-look fall/winter 2022 collection which included a mix of crop tops, coordinating two-piece looks, denim pieces, “W”-embroidered accessories and more.

This season’s show celebrated a rich mix of Asian American culture and Wang’s Chinese heritage.

“While we disagree on some of the details of these personal interactions, I will set a better example and use my visibility and influence to encourage others to recognize harmful behaviors,” he said.

He concluded the statement by saying “Life is about learning and growth, and now that I know better, I will do better.”

After initially launching his namesake brand in 2005, Wang went on to receive the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2008. He also served as the creative director at Balenciaga from November 2012 through 2015 and has worked with celebrities such as Rihanna, Lucy Liu and more.

The global fashion industry is fueled by the latest styles, and fast production has helped the industry contribute up to 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions.

“I don’t think it’s a secret that the fashion industry is one of the largest polluters on the planet and not just in terms of the material use or material waste, but also in the way that it uses labor and uses human power,” said Jessica Schreiber, founder and CEO of Fabscrap, a Brooklyn-based fabric recycling company.

Much of the carbon footprint of the industry is generated by the production of clothing, which is often made in developing countries and then shipped abroad.

As climate change becomes a more pressing issue, some companies have recognized that their business model needs to change and that they need to embrace sustainability. Now a few have put it at the core of their brand.

Schreiber has partnered with some big name fashion brands like J Crew, Macy’s, Marc Jacobs to collect, sort and recycle what they can from excess material generated from the design process.

“We’re doing what we can where we’re at with what we have. So globally, though, I think that’s a drop in the bucket and there’s a lot of work to be done,” said Schreiber.

At Fabscrap, the mission is to cut down clothing waste and keep fabric from ending up in landfills. Materials like cotton, wool, and polyester are shredded and turned into a product called “shoddy.”

“Every bag is pretty much a surprise. You never know what types of fabrics will be in it,” said Camille Tagle, the co-founder and creative director at Fabscrap.

Shoddy and other materials are put up for resale at the Fabscrap store or online.